Lead Supervisor - Raw Materials

Operations Supervisor / Shift Lead - Paisley, Glasgow

Ref: 34Friday 27 June 2025

COMPETITIVE

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Lead Supervisor for our Raw Materials team based in Seedhill, Paisley. In this role, you will support the Operations Manager to ensure the safety and efficiency of day-to-day production, achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) while meeting customer demands. You will manage the scheduling of materials through each stage of operation, provide guidance and coaching to the team, and uphold our commitment to quality and compliance in every aspect of production.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Extensive knowledge of raw hides and skins.
  • Proven ability to grade hides and skins confidently.
  • Strong leadership skills in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
  • Experience with operational metrics and managing KPIs.
  • Knowledge of health and safety/environmental requirements.
  • Results-driven with excellent organizational skills.
  • Competent IT skills, experience with Microsoft Dynamics preferred.

About Scottish Leather Group

At Scottish Leather Group, we produce the world's lowest carbon leather due to our passion for leading sustainable manufacturing practices, continuous innovation, and outstanding services.

Our People

At Scottish Leather Group, we make it personal. We recognise that the uniqueness of everyone who works for us, contributes to our success and resilience. We believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to consider a rewarding career with us. By joining us you will be embarking on an exciting career, where we will help you achieve your professional goals and encourage you to reach your full potential.

Our Values

Scottish Leather Group desires to establish the highest industry standards for quality, innovation, value, service, and care for the environment whilst upholding our Company values: promises kept; creativity at heart and excellence as standard.

Our Portfolio

We are the largest leather manufacturer in the United Kingdom and employ over 700 employees globally! Our specialist leathers are produced for a wide range of industries, including automotive, aviation, bus & coach, rail, furniture, and custom projects. We partner with hundreds of prestigious brands in more than 60 countries. Our customers include the likes of Aston Martin, Jaguar Land Rover, Polestar, Lucid, Emirates Airlines, Boeing, and Philips.

Company Benefits

  • Company sick pay

  • Enhanced annual leave entitlement (increases with length of service)

  • Health and wellbeing programme

  • Employee Assistance Programme – including access to a private GP service and much more

  • Life assurance

  • Cycle to work scheme and Electric Vehicle schemes

  • Employee coaching programme

  • Additional training and development opportunities

  • Free on-site parking

  • Access to a range of store discounts



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